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The United States has been known for centuries as a melting pot thus attracting multicultural groups from all over Each group has had its share on American life however in the recent decades one group has broken these cultural barriers even further creating an unparalleled influence The Latinos coming to the United States from various Spanish-speaking countries have become the largest minority group in the nation to date more than doubling their population between 1980 and 2000 Latinos and the Changing Face of America It is evident Latinos have been in the nation for centuries but it has not been till recently their increasing population and the influences it has produced could be felt Because of their increasing population Latinos have become a potent force in virtually every dimension of American life Hispanic Heritage Month Even with the population surge recently documented it is anticipated that Latinos could account for one of every five residents by 2035 one of every four by 2055 and one of every three by 2100 Latinos and the Changing Face of America Through their rising population in the United States Latinos will influence American life through language and entertainment potentially securing the possibilities of forever leaving a mark on the American way of lifeLanguage can block two cultures from acculturation but when a foreign culture expands the way the Latino population has done sharing a way for mutual communication is predominant Primarily the increase of commercials with words in Spanish has been noticeable recently For example a new 2013 HR Block tax commercial has a man saying trigamelo meaning bring it on in Commercials like this have been aired to reach the Latino population who are unable to comprehend English dialogue This gives the Latino community an aura of belonging English channels are airing Spanish commercials and although many Americans dislike Spanish commercials as a result of the language barrier many Latinos are able to understand these commercials were made

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